Simply Special: good old lentil soup

Since I was a very young girl I always remember my Gran’s old Belling stove tucked in the corner of the scullery with a big huge pot bubbling away.

Maybe it’s just the old fashioned girl in me, but lentil soup hits the mark every time. We all have a wee twist in a recipe that we want to pop in, however start with the basic and then, if spicy is your thing, add some chilli flakes, ground ginger and garam masala which will certainly heat things up.

What would your granny say if you added a spoon of creme fraiche with crispy bacon and chives?

1. Soften the onions, carrot,garlic, bayleaf and celery in a heavy based pot over a medium heat

2. Then add the lentils and bacon/ham if you are using them, pour over the hot stock

3. Simmer gently for 30 mins skimming off the top as you go

4. If you are using a bone remove this and the bay leaf now

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5. You can either blend this in a liquidiser or leave a little more rustic

6. Pick the meat off the bone and stir through the soup, serve with a chunky doorstep of bread

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